It is an honor and privilege to represent House District 49, which includes the eastern portion of Elkhart County in northern Indiana.

Hoosiers are problem solvers. We find creative ways to fix things, and we can do the same with our state government. I want to hear from you. I encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have, or schedule a visit to the Statehouse.

My website provides information on our district, issues I am working on and can assist you in finding helpful state resources. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your family.

Sincerely,

Christy Stutzman State Representative House District 49

Indiana House of Representatives: 2018-Present

House District 49: Eastern portion of Elkhart County

Committees:

Public Policy – Vice Chair

Agriculture and Rural Development

Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development

Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation

Occupation: Mother, teacher and small-business owner

State Rep. Christy Stutzman was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2018. She is a mother, teacher and small-business owner. Stutzman has a passion for composing and directing music, serving as the Indiana state and national chorus director for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for 6 years. She was the junior/senior high music teacher and choral director at Clinton Christian School in Goshen for several years and has taught music, speech, English and dramatic production in various schools and capacities on the junior and senior high levels for many years. Stutzman currently volunteers on the board of directors for Indiana Right to Life.

As co-owner of several small businesses, including the Legacy Theatre Group, Stutzman Power Equipment, and the Schönbrook Farm & Inn, Stutzman wants to share her community’s economic success and resiliency with those at the Statehouse.

Stutzman is dedicated to making sure her district preserves its time-tested Hoosier values of personal responsibility, hard work, family, faith and community and passes those values on to the next generation. She believes in smaller government, less regulation, more freedom, the sanctity of life and more local control.

Stutzman is married to former U.S. Congressman, Marlin Stutzman, who served Indiana at both the state and national level. They have two sons, Payton and Preston, and live in Middlebury.

House District 49 consists of the eastern portion of Elkhart County in northern Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – Christy Stutzman of Middlebury took the oath of office today to serve as state representative for House District 49.

State Rep. Stutzman, along with her colleagues, took the oath of office in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day. She was elected to fill the seat vacated by former State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2018) — The House Committee on Ways and Means voted in favor of further studying Rep. Wes Culver’s (R-Goshen) proposal that would increase the allowable annual tax credit for those who make contributions to a CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2017) — Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 19, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. These are full-time positions,

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 25, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
Culver said the House Republican Internship Program is a unique opportunity to participate in state government at the Indiana Statehouse while gaining valuable skills for the

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2017) – Hoosier job seekers now have access to new resources to find better-paying jobs thanks to the recently launched Next Level Jobs initiative, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
Culver said while Indiana’s unemployment rate is near record low, employers in high-need, high-wage fields are searching for

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2017) – “The Next Level Roads Plan is the first step to build and strengthen Indiana’s infrastructure for the long term. Under the five-year plan, Elkhart County will receive nearly $46 million, which will go toward projects including the resurfacing of over 200 miles of lanes and repairing or replacing more than 30 bridges.

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) – State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) was recently named to three summer study committees, which examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation.
Culver will serve as vice chair of the Indiana Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2017) – Gov. Eric Holcomb today ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Wes Culver’s (R-Goshen) legislation creating the Indiana Bicycle Trail Task Force.
According to Culver, the task force will develop at least six actionable concepts to connect existing bicycle trails throughout the state and determine how to fund each

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2017) — Local students planning to pursue a career in education are among the recipients of this year’s Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
Culver supported legislation creating this scholarship program last year to help incentivize top-performing students to pursue a

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2017) – State Rep. Wes Culver’s (R-Goshen) legislation creating the Indiana Bicycle Trail Task Force was recently signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
According to Culver, the task force will develop at least six actionable concepts to connect existing bicycle trails throughout the state and determine how to best fund

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2017) – The Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Wes Culver’s (R-Goshen) bill that would create the Indiana Bicycle Trails Task Force.
The task force would be responsible for developing reasonable and actionable concepts to connect existing bicycle trails throughout the state while

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2017) — Hoosier students can now access free and customized SAT practice plans based on their PSAT/NMSQT results, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
The College Board, an organization that administers the SAT, has teamed up with Khan Academy, which offers personalized learning resources, to provide a free educational

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 27, 2016) — Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Elkhart).
While at the Statehouse, House pages spend the day touring the House and Senate chambers, the Indiana Supreme Court and governor’s office. They also observe the

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2016) — State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation.
He was also named to the House Committee on Roads and Transportation and the House Committee on Financial Institutions.
“As members of a part-time assembly,

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 14, 2016) — The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship, paying $7,500 per year for students pursuing a career in education, is Dec. 31, according to State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen).
Culver supported the creation of this scholarship to help incentivize top-performing students to pursue a career teaching in

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to incentivize top-performing high school students to pursue a career teaching in Indiana’s classrooms.
Culver supported a new law this year establishing the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Beginning Nov. 1,

STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2016) — State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Elkhart) announced today that a recent study by the Pew Research Center points to positive economic changes in Elkhart and Goshen. According to the study, these communities that struggled through the recession can now count 63 percent of its population as middle class – eighth in the nation.

Help put a stop to domestic violence
Sadly, we are once again learning of more incidences of domestic violence as we turn on the local news. It’s a good idea to learn more about the issue because you may need to help a friend or a loved one in a bad situation.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), domestic violence

The 2016 legislative session is here and I would like your feedback on several important issues.

I am committed to keeping the momentum going this session as we work toward developing a responsible, comprehensive and sustainable plan to maintain and improve our roads and bridges. As the Crossroads of America, our infrastructure plays a key role in our state's economy.

STATEHOUSE - “I supported House Bill 1001, Indiana’s biennial budget, as it keeps education our top priority and creates the largest increase to education funding in our state’s history. Additionally, our budget invests $59 million in new money to help reduce recidivism and support community correction programs all while remaining true to our values of fiscal integrity.

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Wes Culver (R-Goshen) authored legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to try a drug or treatment that has gone through the first stage of approval for use. House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1065 was signed into law by Governor Pence.

Providing Hoosier patients the "right to try"
I had the privilege of meeting Jordan McLinn, a young boy who is suffering from a life-threatening condition. Recently, his family came to the Statehouse and testified in favor of a bill I authored that would allow those with terminal illnesses or conditions like Jordan's access to possible resources that could

Start Date:
5/22/2014
Start Time:
8:00 AM
End Date:
5/22/2014
End Time:
8:00 AM
Dear Editor, The Indiana Attorney General recently announced that Indiana is holding over $400M in unclaimed funds. Even though I didn’t have money waiting, I found that my nephew did. During my search, I saw that there were hundreds of dollars in unclaimed

Start Date: 8/23/2013 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 8/23/2013 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) invites local students to apply for the 2014 Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity. “The House Page

Start Date: 1/2/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 1/2/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMSTATEHOUSE — State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity. “This is a great

Start Date: 10/18/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 10/18/2012 End Time: 8:00 AMSTATEHOUSE – State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) chaired the third and final interim study committee meeting of the Commission on Developmental Disabilities last week. Topics of discussion included limitations on family members as paid caregivers, the gap in funding between

Start Date: 10/11/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 10/11/2012 End Time: 8:00 AMSTATEHOUSE – State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2012 Community Conservation Challenge (CCC) are now being accepted by the Office of Energy Development. This $500,000 grant program is available to fund non-residential entities

Start Date: 10/4/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 10/4/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMSTATEHOUSE- Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), joined by a dozen of his House Republican colleagues, announced the House Republican Agenda today which focuses on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations. “It is

Start Date: 9/27/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 9/27/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMSTATEHOUSE – State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) is pleased to announce that the 2013 House Republican Internship Program is now accepting applications. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in working for the House of Representatives at the

Start Date: 9/14/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 9/14/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMCommission on Developmental Disabilities to Meet STATEHOUSE - The first meeting of the Commission on Developmental Disabilities will be held next month and overseen by State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) who was recently appointed as the chair of the commission. Who: Rep. Culver

Start Date: 4/5/2012End Date: 4/5/2012 State Representative Wes Culver (R-Goshen) issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by Department of Revenue and the Office of Management and Budget: STATEHOUSE— “Today we have been notified of an accounting error related to local option income taxes that our local units of government

Start Date:
3/9/2012
All Day
End Date:
3/9/2012
STATEHOUSE— “It is hard to believe the 2012 legislative session is already complete. In the short amount of time that we had, I believe we were able to make substantial advancements for the state of Indiana.
“We addressed many pertinent issues, like education, job creation and

Start Date:
3/5/2012
All Day
End Date:
3/5/2012
Options available to those needing mortgage assistance Bank of America Mobile Tour Coming to Goshen
STATEHOUSE—State Representative Wes Culver (R-Goshen) wants constituents of District 49 to be aware of housing consultations for those with mortgages through Bank of America to assist

Start Date: 1/10/2012 All DayEnd Date: 1/10/2012STATEHOUSE— “During his time as Governor, Mitch Daniels worked to advance this state and make us stand out as a leader in the midwest. It is important to remember the fundamental values he brought up during his speech, such as creating a positive fiscal environment and setting job growth goals for

Start Date: 11/23/2011 All DayEnd Date: 11/23/2011 State House STATEHOUSE —Members of the Indiana General Assembly, including State Representative Wes Culver (R-Goshen), returned to the Statehouse for Organization Day to hear the House Speaker, Brian Bosma, deliver a speech setting the tone for the upcoming legislative session. “Again, this

Start Date: 10/27/2011 All DayEnd Date: 10/27/2011 Elkhart County STATEHOUSE—State Representative Wes Culver (R-Goshen) has been vocal in several recent energy discussions with hopes of developing new energy initiatives in the Hoosier state. “There are several potential steps Indiana can take to solve the energy problems we are facing,”

Start Date: 7/20/2011 All DayEnd Date: 7/20/2011 In my opinion, one of the best principal components of the fair is the great life lessons it gives to the estimated 4,700 Elkhart County youth that participate in the 4-H program. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation and is considered by many to be one of the best. It works with youth in

Start Date: 3/15/2011 All DayEnd Date: 3/15/2011 "Our goal with House Bill 1005 is to encourage areas that have seen a growing number of vacant buildings hurt economic growth, reverse that trend," said Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen). "Elkhart county ranks second in the number of vacant buildings that would meet the requirements set forth in this bill." House

Start Date: 8/23/2010 All DayEnd Date: 8/23/2010Dear Friends, The Department of Corrections is hosting a Town Hall in Elkhart next month which I will be moderating, and you're invited. WHAT: Collaboration of True Public Safety Town Hall Meeting WHEN: September 16, 2010 (Reception 4:30-5:30 p.m., 5:30-7:00 p.m. Town Hall meeting in West Room) WHERE:

Start Date: 8/13/2010 All DayEnd Date: 8/13/2010www.in.gov/meth), retailers can upload data about pseudoephedrine (PE) sales to be analyzed by law enforcement for purchasing patterns. The general public may even submit tips about suspected meth activity. Local State Rep.s Jackie Walorski (R-Jimtown), Dick Dodge (R-Pleasant Lake) and Wes Culver (R-Goshen),

Start Date: 7/16/2010 All DayEnd Date: 7/16/2010Rep. Culver: Indiana Head and Shoulders Above Other States STATEHOUSE - Over the past several years the State of Indiana successfully executed fiscal responsibility with taxpayer's hard earned dollars. Today the announcement was made that Indiana has $830 million in their savings account. This reserve money

Start Date: 7/15/2010 All DayEnd Date: 7/15/2010Dear Friends, Recently, it was announced that a new, competency-based, online university which is targeting adult learners has begun operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This school, Western Governors University (WGU), offers fully accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in over 50 different areas of study.

Start Date: 7/9/2010 All DayEnd Date: 7/9/2010A new group is being formed in Elkhart County to look into how to reduce prison recidivism. In 2009, I gathered a broad range of people involved with or affected by offenders with the purpose of improving our correction system. Our prisons are full, both in Indiana and nationwide, and most states do not have

Start Date: 6/23/2010 All DayEnd Date: 6/23/2010Dating violence: Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with other organizations that have an expertise in dating violence, to work with schools and students to develop educations tools for dealing with this issue. Conditions of Hardship licenses: Requires a court to impose monitoring

Start Date: 6/14/2010 All DayEnd Date: 6/14/2010Indiana holds more than $350 million in unclaimed property and $18.7 million is waiting to be returned to Hoosiers within the South Bend region. I'm going on a treasure hunt to help find your money - why don't you join me? Unclaimed property might be items from a safe deposit box, but in large part, it's

Start Date: 6/11/2010 All DayEnd Date: 6/11/2010Dear Friends, The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) wants input from consumers and other interested stakeholders on the Commission's existing net metering rules at an upcoming meeting in South Bend on June 21. According to a press release from the IURC, with the increased emphasis on alternative

Start Date: 4/26/2010 All DayEnd Date: 4/26/2010According to the Department of Labor, NEGs are awards that "temporarily expand service capacity at the State and local levels through time-limited funding assistance in response to significant dislocation events." Services provided will include the following, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce

Start Date: 1/20/2010 All DayEnd Date: 1/20/2010STATEHOUSE-Please include the following statement from Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) in your coverage of Governor Daniels' State of the State address: "In agreement with the governor tonight, bringing jobs to Indiana is our number one priority," said Rep. Culver. "The way we should do that is to keep taxes low

Start Date: 6/30/2009 All DayEnd Date: 6/30/2009Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) offered the following statement in response to the passage of HB 1001: "After months of tough negotiation, we have adopted a budget that is in the best interest of Hoosier taxpayers," said Rep. Culver. "Indiana has been of the few states in America that was not operating in the red.

Start Date: 5/29/2009 All DayEnd Date: 5/29/2009Rep. Culver: Federal Assistance will Invigorate Elkhart-area RV IndustrySTATEHOUSE - A White House announcement will bring much-needed federal assistance to the Elkhart-area RV industry, Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) said today. Members of the White House and U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday joined

Start Date: 5/1/2009 All DayEnd Date: 5/1/2009STATEHOUSE - Rep. Wes Culver announced that more information is available for those wishing to purchase foreclosed homes through the Market Stabilization Program. The program offers zero-interest loans for homebuyers who intend to live in a foreclosed home. The Indiana Housing and Community Development

Start Date: 4/30/2009 All DayEnd Date: 4/30/2009Please include the following statements from Rep. Culver in your coverage of legislative action on these issues:State budget "Every budget plan Indiana passes reaps consequences later, and the consequences of the budget bill before us last night were scary. The budget would have spent federal stimulus funds

Start Date: 4/17/2009 All DayEnd Date: 4/17/2009 Please include this statement from Rep. Wes Culver in your coverage of the latest Indiana unemployment figures: "I'm troubled by the continued climb of unemployment both here in Elkhart County and in many of our neighboring counties. Job creation has always been a top priority for me, and we must find ways to

Start Date: 3/26/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/26/2009 Last year, the Indiana General Assembly created a law allowing Purple Heart recipients who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, to apply for the tuition and fee exemption. Senate Bill 39 will expand those eligible for the exemption to include all veterans who have received a Purple Heart. The

Start Date: 3/24/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/24/2009In a resolution, the Indiana General Assembly offered gratitude and prayers to the families of the 152 fallen men and women from Indiana. As part of the ceremony, the families were invited into the House chamber for the reading of the resolution. Following this reading, the names of the soldiers were read

Start Date: 3/19/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/19/2009STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2009) - Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) would like to make Hoosiers aware that the Indiana Department of Workforce Development today announced that those who have exhausted their state and federal unemployment benefits, may be eligible for an additional 13 weeks of unemployment

Start Date: 2/20/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/20/2009 "I promised to deliver Hoosiers an honestly balanced budget with zero tax increases," said Rep. Culver. "Unfortunately, the budget bill that passed out of the House raises spending while our state's revenue is declining dramatically. If families have to tighten their belts, then government should, too." -30-

Start Date: 2/5/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/5/2009STATEHOUSE - Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) and the Indiana House of Representatives voted to create jobs in District 49 and protect state roads projects today when they passed a Republican amendment today for House Bill 1656. The vote was 99-0.The amendment will provide jobs for Hoosiers, allow local government to

Start Date: 2/4/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/4/2009 Crafting another honestly balanced biennial budget - no gimmicks and no general tax increases or new taxes - trumps everything else this session. There will be great challenges in achieving this goal, but now more than ever, legislators must work to protect Hoosier families and their pocketbooks. Nationally,

Start Date: 1/13/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/13/2009State Rep. Wes Culver offered the following statement in response to Gov. Mitch Daniels' State of the State address:"Gov. Daniels' speech this evening showed Hoosiers that the Indiana Legislature will continue to focus on protecting taxpayers. It's clear that this recession is hitting the state hard. This is a

Start Date: 1/7/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/7/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 7, 2009 - Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen), along with his House colleagues, opened the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly today at the Statehouse. Rep. Culver starts the session with a number of goals that aim to control government spending and maintain high-quality services to Hoosier

Start Date: 11/18/2008 All DayEnd Date: 11/18/2008STATEHOUSE - State Rep. Wes Culver (R-Goshen) began his legislative career today as a new member of the 116th General Assembly during Organization Day ceremonies. Rep. Culver, one of eight new Republican members of the House, represents District 49."With the election cycle behind us, and I am eager to begin

Start Date: 2/28/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/28/2008SJR 1 Rep. Ulmer:"I can't support a resolution that bases property taxes around household income. I think that this is just a negotiating ploy and that we will ultimately go back to discussions on a 1-percent cap of assessed value. "We need a proposal that will provide certainty and permanence for homeowners.

Start Date: 2/22/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/22/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 22, 2008 - For a plan that had been moving along in a relatively smooth manner this session, the property tax cap, Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1), hit an unexpected speed bump on Wednesday. During a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, Rep. Bill Crawford proposed an amendment that

Start Date: 2/20/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/20/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 20, 2008 - Gov. Mitch Daniels today signed into law Senate Bill 45, which was co-sponsored by Rep. John Ulmer (R-Goshen). The bill requires Indiana to adopt the Great Lakes Compact that several states have already adopted. The bill is effective beginning July 1, 2008. "We have worked hard on

Start Date: 2/12/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/12/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 12, 2008 - Senate Bill 45, co-sponsored by Rep. John Ulmer (R-Goshen) passed though the House of Representatives. The bill requires Indiana to adopt the Great Lakes Compact that several states have already adopted. The bill passed 91-8. "I am very glad that this bill has passed though the

Start Date: 2/8/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/8/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 8, 2008 - Each year, before the legislative session begins, I send out a legislative survey to residents of District 49. I try to ask a variety of questions on issues that might come up in the General Assembly. Beyond attending community meetings, taking phone calls and answering e-mails and

Start Date: 2/1/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/1/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 1, 2008 - The legislature has reached the point where the bills switch houses. All of the House bills that passed move to the Senate, and all of the Senate bills that passed move to the House. The third-reading deadline caused us to work late this week, but we were able to pass quite a few

Start Date: 1/25/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/25/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 25 2008 - Things moved quickly this week as the full House voted on amendments for House Bill 1001, the property tax relief package, and then voted on the bill as amended. While there are major benefits to taxpayers, there are some things I would have liked to see changed to make it even

Start Date: 1/24/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/24/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 24, 2008 - House Bill 1060 (HB 1060), co-authored by Rep. John Ulmer (R-Goshen) today passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 83-8. The bill requires Indiana to adopt the Great Lakes Compact. The compact is a regional agreement to help monitor, manage and protect water resources from

Start Date: 1/24/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/24/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 24, 2008 - Hoosiers are a step closer to property tax relief after the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday passed House Bill 1001 by a vote of 93-1. The bill now heads to the Indiana Senate.The bill contains about $700 million in new property relief, along with $250 million in

Start Date: 1/18/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/18/2008(STATEHOUSE) January 18, 2008 - The second week of the 10-week session has drawn to a close. Despite another slow start to the week, important property tax legislation took a step forward in the Statehouse. The governor gave his State of the State speech, discussing his property tax plan, the House moved the

Start Date: 1/15/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/15/2008"Once again, we are dealing with a property tax dilemma. We need to act on this problem, and we need to act on it soon and find a permanent solution. We cannot keep dealing with this every two to three years. The governor has provided us with a great framework to substantially cut property taxes. A bipartisan

Start Date: 1/8/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/8/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 8, 2008 - Today, Rep. John Ulmer (R-Goshen), along with House colleagues, opened the 2008 session of the Indiana General Assembly at the Statehouse. Rep. Ulmer starts the session with a number of goals to improve the lives of Hoosier families. "We have to go into this session focusing on

Start Date: 12/14/2007 All DayEnd Date: 12/14/2007(STATEHOUSE) Dec. 14, 2007 - The state will begin accepting completed applications for the new Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which will provide health care for thousands of Hoosier adults, on Monday, Dec. 17. State Rep. Tim Neese (R-Elkhart) voted for the legislation creating this program during the 2007

Start Date: 11/20/2007 All DayEnd Date: 11/20/2007 (STATEHOUSE) Nov. 20, 2007 - House Republicans, led by Minority Leader Brian C. Bosma, used Organization Day as the start of their efforts to ease Hoosier taxpayers' property tax burden with permanent and comprehensive reform. Organization Day is usually a largely ceremonial affair, with members being

Rep. Stutzman swearing in

Rep. Stutzman family

What's After High School - A career guide for recent graduates

When high school graduation approaches, the question of whether to pursue further education lingers in the minds of many students. Throughout this booklet are addresses, phone numbers and websites which may be very helpful in a student’s search for the right school.

Explore State Government - Your guide to Indiana state agencies

What's a Hoosier - Your guide to Indiana history

Did you know that Indiana is the 15th largest state? We are also the second largest producer of popcorn in the country. Indiana has a rich, fascinating history, and this guide contains fun facts and other interesting items related to our Hoosier heritage.